Here’s a skirt that I know will make its way into my luggage for lots of future trips. It’s the black, women’s “Go-To” skirt by ExOfficio, a manufacturer that specializes in travel clothing (and a company that we love here at Practical Travel Gear). Here are just a few highlights:
Comfy, practical fabric: It’s made with Dri-Release jersey, a “microblend performance fabric,” that is not only super soft, but it also dries four times faster than cotton, it’s odor resistant, it wicks away moisture and it won’t shrink. Specifically, it’s 81% polyester, 14% cotton and 5% Spandex
Flattering style: The skirt has a drop-waist silhouette, which means it doesn’t hug your tummy at all; there’s a seam that sits below your hips. It’s falls below the knee (on my 5-foot, 9-inch frame).
Doesn’t weigh much: It’s lightweight and can be easily rolled down tight to fit into a carry-on bag.
Security pocket: The tagless skirt has just one small, hidden zippered pocket at the side of the waist — big enough to fit a set of keys, lipstick and ID with room to spare. (I wore the skirt for a night and didn’t even realize it was there! It’s that subtle.)
I think my only caveat in recommending this skirt is that it seems to run big. I have a medium, but I’m pretty sure I could fit into a small (and I rarely fit anything that says “small”). It gaps a little on my waist and slips down to my hips a bit. Still, I wore it on a trip to Wildcatter Ranch, a guest ranch just outside of Graham, Texas, last month — paired with cowboy boots (when in Rome!) and a patterned, sleeveless jersey top. That was for a dinner out at the ranch’s steakhouse; but I’d wear it with a cotton tank top and flip flops to the beach, or even a fancier top and pumps for a more formal affair. It’s definitely a versatile garment that travels well — it remained wrinkle free after being squished into my carry on bag during a day of travel.
Purchase the Go-To skirt in black or port (deep wine purple) for $60 at the Ex Officio website; other items from the Go-To collection that are made from the same Dri-Release material include a Go To short-sleeve T-shirt ($40) and a Sleeveless Dress ($65).
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